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  • Scrutiny Committees

    Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

  • Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on

    Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021

  • Members sought for Local Access Forum

    Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

  • Statement on our financial position

    Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil.  The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022

  • Merthyr Tydfil takes 1st place in UK Councils most accessible website

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proudly wears the gold ribbon for yet another month in the Silktide Accessibility Index, and being recognised as the most accessible Council website in the UK. Si… Content last updated: 27 February 2023

  • The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!

    The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023

  • Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl

    The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024

  • The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes

    - An administrative error after the 5 March 2025 Full Council Meeting led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025. (Availa… Content last updated: 08 April 2025

  • Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders

    Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

  • Merthyr Tydfil foster carer urges others to consider fostering this Foster Care Fortnight

    Foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and create lasting connections in Merthyr Tydfil. Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign, takes place betwee… Content last updated: 12 May 2025

  • Looking for business premises

    Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023

  • Burial and Cremation

    Arranging a Burial or Cremation When a person dies it is common practice for the family to contact a funeral director to carry out their wishes for the forthcoming funeral. The funeral director then m… Content last updated: 11 April 2023

  • Composting

    You can buy a 220 litre Compost bin at a subsidised price of £15.32.  To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your was… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

  • Verges

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Counselling

    Merthyr Tydfil School Counselling Service What Is Counselling? Sometimes it is hard to talk to our friends or family about issues that are bothering us. Counselling is an opportunity to talk about the… Content last updated: 17 August 2023

  • Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19

    Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities.  Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024

  • Petitions

    The petitions process allows members of the public to have direct influence on the political process and to raise concerns that are important to them. Before submitting a petition, you should: Contac… Content last updated: 10 November 2025

  • Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information

    Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025

  • Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Caedraw road, Merthyr Tydfil (Variation) Order 2023

    MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL CAEDRAW ROAD, MERTHYR TYDFIL(PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF LOADING OR UNLOADING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AT ANY TIME-CLEARWAYS)… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

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